The Children's Advocacy Center, serving St. Tammany and Washington parishes, will benefit from a tasty new fundraiser being held Jan. 25 in Mandeville. The Times Grill of Mandeville is hosting the 2013 Burger Awards, a red carpet competition of the area’s finest bartenders, live music and great American cuisine.

Children's Advocacy Center - Hope House

Tickets will be $15 in advance - $20 at the door - for an evening showcasing live, local music and food from Times Grill, including smaller-bite burgers, chorizo con queso dip, buffalo wings, and more. A cash bar also will be available as well as numerous raffles including massages, gift certificates, hotel stays and much more.

The main event of the evening, the competition and awarding of the 2013 Best Bartender of the Northshore title and prizes, will bring together many different cocktails from some of the north shore's best restaurants and bars.

To reserve a spot at this red carpet (cocktail attire) event, visit the Times Grill at 1896 North Causeway Blvd., or call 985.626.1161.

The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) works to lessen the trauma to children who have been physically or sexually abused or have witnessed a crime or violent act. At the CAC facility, Hope House, children disclose their experience to a trained professional through a non-leading interview in a child-friendly, safe atmosphere. The CAC also offers follow-up counseling for these victims and their non-offending caregivers. For details on the CAC or how you can help, visit the organization's website or call 985.892.3885.